BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
Announced in a revised site plan approved by the City of Austin on April 29, Apple is adding a 75,500-sf, six-story hotel to its billion-dollar corporate campus that is currently under construction in Northwest Austin. The project comes as a bit of a surprise as the plans for the hotel were not included in the original site plans filed in December 2018, according to Culturemap Austin. .
Life of an Architect
MAY 25, 2020
We have special guest Marlon Blackwell, FAIA on the podcast today and if you are not intimately familiar with his work, I am excited to be in a position to share it with you. Marlon and I go back a long way and it seemed only fitting that we should finally ask him to be on the podcast. Continue reading 050: Talking Shop with Marlon Blackwell at Life of an Architect.
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Community Architect
MAY 23, 2020
“The silver thread is broken, the golden bowl is shattered, the amphora of the fountain breaks, the bucket falls into the well” (Ecclesiastes 12:6) Are cities now on the Fritz, right after the age of cities had been declared? Have they "fallen into the well", is "the golden bowl shattered" for good? Widely held global truths have been turned upside down at warp speed, could the prediction that the global citizen will be urban turn out wrong as well?
Applying Technology to Architecture
MAY 29, 2020
Revit 2020.2 release made a change to the Project Base Point that affected many users by removing the clip/unclip capability for it. Previous releases of Revit had a paper clip symbol that the user could see next to the Project Base Point symbol as shown below. While this clip feature is no longer part of […].
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BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
Tens of thousands of restaurants and hotel rooms in the U.S. have been vacant as a result of the novel coronavirus. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the leisure and hospitality sector lost 7.7 million jobs in April alone, with restaurants taking most of that hit, and the sector’s unemployment rate soared to 39%.
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BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
As public agencies, local government leaders, design and construction project teams, and their clients are all trying to find new ways to keep their cities and their construction projects moving, public meetings are increasingly moving online. To be successful in this newly virtual world and ultimately gain community buy-in and obtain regulatory approvals, building industry professionals will need to adapt their approach and learn how to master the virtual public meeting.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
More than half (53%) of multifamily developer respondents reported construction delays in the jurisdictions where they operate, according to the third edition of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) COVID-19 Construction Survey. Of this group, 85% reported delays in permitting due to COVID-19, up from 77% in round two (conducted April 9-14) and 76% in the initial survey (conducted March 27-April 1).
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
We have special guest Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, on the podcast. If you are not intimately familiar with his work, I am excited to be in a position to share it with you. I originally met Marlon almost 30 years ago, just as his career started to take-off.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
The judges have spoken, and the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Forge Prize has a 2020 champion!
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BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
1. AIA honors exceptional designs with its COTE Top Ten Awards (AIA) . " COTE bestows the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in ten key areas. The COTE Top Ten winning projects illustrate the solutions architects provide for the health and welfare of our communities and planet.".
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
All too often, relics of maritime history are lost before they’re even recognized as the treasures they are. Luckily, the Thelma C—a 36 foot salmon seine vessel—has found a permanent home at the Kodiak Maritime Museum in Kodiak, Alaska. The outdoor pavilion exhibit site, designed by Barnes Architecture and constructed by contractor Friend Construction using Star Building Systems’ pre-engineered elements, was completed in December 2018. .
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, millions of employees, both in the U.S. and worldwide, found themselves working from home in compliance with shelter-at-home mandates by governments. A new survey of more than 40,000 employees found that workers can be productive and collaborative anywhere, and actually prefer flexibility about where they are allowed to work from day to day.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
1. Using lighting IoT data to inform a safer office reentry strategy (Stantec) .
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new strategy, “ Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy ,” to use LEED to support buildings and communities in a post-pandemic world.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
1. Apple is building a 192-room hotel on its billion-dollar Austin Campus (BD+C) . " The hotel will give Apple more control over all aspects of where visitors to the Austin campus will stay.".
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
Located on the High Line at a spot known as the Chelsea Thicket, 512 West 22nd Street is a new office building inspired by its proximity to the park’s public space and its location with connection to and views of the Hudson River. .
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
1. 512 West 22nd Street: Biophilic design on the High Line (BD+C) . "Located on the High Line at a spot known as the Chelsea Thicket, 512 West 22nd Street is a new office building inspired by its proximity to the park’s public space and its location with connection to and views of the Hudson River." .
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
As some states in the US begin to reopen amid COVID-19, many organizations are working through changes to their office spaces in order to safely welcome employees back. Common considerations include more frequent cleanings, touchless entry and room controls, and greater distancing between workstations. But what many companies—especially in newer spaces—are overlooking is the data already available to help them make more informed decisions for their office reentry.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
Cross-laminated timber, or CLT , is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really? The answer is complicated. CLT is intended to replace concrete and steel whose production accounts for about 13% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Wood in CLT panels pulled CO2 from the atmosphere, and that carbon should remain locked up as long as the building stands.
BD+C
MAY 26, 2020
The Architectural Reuse Council (ARC) was recently formed to maximize building material diversion and reuse. The San Diego-based group aims to foster more salvage and reuse of material through education and outreach. The group is composed of reuse experts that regularly repurpose cabinets, appliances, lighting, lumber, and other materials taken from construction sites.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
BD+C
MAY 29, 2020
The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) recently released new, updated AIA contract documents to support businesses to reach sustainability goals and programming.
BD+C
MAY 28, 2020
Global architecture + engineering firm Ghafari Associates (Ghafari) is excited to announce its investment in experiential design agency Eview 360. This investment formalizes the longstanding alliance of two Michigan-based companies that are jointly committed to delivering forward-thinking, user-centric spaces and cutting-edge technology applications.
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has required multifamily property owners and managers to quickly adopt new processes and procedures while addressing the needs and concerns of residents. . The challenges are many. How do property teams keep their fingers on the pulse of their community, communicate important messages and serve resident needs, all while maintaining manager and resident safety?
BD+C
MAY 27, 2020
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently informed employees that they will be allowed to work from home permanently, even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. The move may be a harbinger of a new corporate mindset resulting from the pandemic. It doesn’t bode well for the commercial office market, some observers say.
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